Buyer III

Overview & Responsibilities

The Buyer III independently manages the procurement of moderately to highly complex components, subassemblies, and services for multiple concurrent engineer-to-order projects.  This role requires strong supplier management skills, proactive risk mitigation, and the ability to drive performance across a supply base.  Buyer III professionals often serve as lead buyers on critical projects and support cost and delivery targets at a higher level of autonomy.  A strong technical foundation is required, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to accurately procure customized parts and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Procure project-specific and recurring components, including engineer-to-spec parts and build-to-print assemblies

• Perform supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection for assigned material

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms with both domestic and international suppliers

• Monitor supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery and quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement

Project Ownership

• Participate in project kick-off (T1) meetings and manage the purchasing plan for assigned parts from concept through delivery

• Align procurement with engineering releases, lead time constraints, and production requirements

• Coordinate with document control to ensure supplier drawings and technical packages are complete

Problem Solving & Risk Management

• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues, late deliveries, and price disputes with minimal oversight

• Identify long-lead items and manage early order placement to prevent production delays

• Propose alternative sourcing or expedite strategies during engineering changes or supply interruptions

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Mentor Buyer IIs or interns on ERP usage, order execution, and supplier follow-up

• Contribute to sourcing strategy development, supplier rationalization, and standardization efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

• Experience:  Minimum 4-7 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain; manufacturing environment preferred

• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex technical drawings and part specifications

• Strong understanding of machined and fabricated build-to-print components

• Advanced ERP and Excel skills; experience managing supplier performance negotiations

Skills

• Proficient in ERP purchasing functions and MRP planning tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)

• Advanced reading of engineering drawings (including tolerances and materials)

• Intermediate to advanced negotiation skills

• Strong supplier communication and management

• Change management and ECN coordination

• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), dashboards, and tracking tools

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies issues early and implements corrective actions

• Accountability: Manages assigned commodities/projects with minimal oversight

• Technical Aptitude:  Understands part functions, specs, and tolerances

• Cross-functional Leadership:  Acts as liaison between Engineering and suppliers

• Process Improvement:  Suggests and implements procurement efficiency gains

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hybrid schedule

• Standard office environment with occasional supplier site visits

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with global stakeholders.

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